Types of Irony in R&J

In Act 1, Scene 5, when Romeo and Juliet first meet and fall in love at the Capulet's masquerade ball, the audience knows their identities, but they are unaware of each other's backgrounds due to their disguises.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational

In Act 3, Scene 1, Mercutio's lighthearted response to Tybalt's insults ultimately leads to his death, creating an unexpected turn from jest to tragedy.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational

In Act 1, Scene 2, when Capulet invites Paris to his party and mentions Juliet's age, he humorously refers to her as "still a stranger in the world," highlighting her youth and inexperience.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational

In Act 2, Scene 2, Juliet speaks her love for Romeo while he is listening, hidden beneath her balcony. The audience knows Romeo is present, but Juliet remains unaware of his presence.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational

In Act 5, Scene 3, as Juliet awakens from her drugged sleep, she finds Romeo dead beside her. This tragic ending is a stark contrast to the joyful expectations they had when they married.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational

In Act 3, Scene 5, when Juliet's parents believe she is mourning Tybalt's death, she uses cleverly ambiguous language to imply that she grieves for Romeo, who has been banished.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational

In Act 5, Scene 3, Romeo arrives at Juliet's tomb to find her seemingly lifeless. He drinks poison to be with her, unaware that she is about to awaken.

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Situational